Predicting Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave

Abstract

Results supported the influence of nurse attitude on job satisfaction relative to other contributing factors.

The effect of preceptor role effectiveness on newly licensed registered nurses' perceived psychological empowerment and professional autonomy

“…This finding is significant because Bradbury-Jones et al (2011) With this study's findings and additional support found in the literature (Halfer & Graf, 2006;Cho et al, 2006;Larrabee et al, 2003), it behooves preceptors to be more supportive in the areas of empowerment and encouragement. Not only have these concepts been linked to easing the NLRN transition to practice, but they have been linked to increased job satisfaction, increased work effectiveness, and better nurse retention rates (Casey, Suanders, & O'Hara, 2010;Laschinger, Wilk, Cho & Greco, 2009).…”

“…Larrabee et al (2003) found such an environment to be critical in increasing psychological empowerment, another predictor of job satisfaction. Furthermore, Cho, Laschinger, and Wong (2006) found that higher levels of perceived psychological empowerment had a direct effect on NLRNs' commitment to the organization.…”

“…NLRNs that are the product of an effective preceptorship have higher levels of confidence that increases professional autonomy (Halfer & Graf, 2006) and higher levels of competence that increases psychological empowerment (Cho et al, 2006). Both perceived professional autonomy (Halfer & Graf, 2006) and perceived psychological empowerment (Larrabee et al, 2003) have been shown to positively affect job satisfaction and retention.…”

“…Despite supportive studies (Halfer & Graf, 2006;Cho et al, 2006;Larrabee et al, 2003) related to the effectiveness of preceptorships, the extent to which NLRNs experience an effective preceptorship continues to vary (Harrison-White & Simons, 2013). With the implementation of the University Health System Consortium (UHC)/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency program in 2010, the effectiveness of residency programs and preceptorships is becoming recognized at the national level, yet remains less than fully supported by the nursing profession.…”

“…Done correctly, together, these techniques increase feelings of satisfaction in the relationship and confidence in personal capability. Such techniques have been shown to positively affect the relationship and make it effective in achieving its goals (Halfer & Graf, 2006;Cho et al, 2006;Larrabee et al, 2003). The NLRN depends on the preceptor for a relationship whose ultimate goal is competence, confidence, and independence.…”